Kensuke's Kingdom - Chapter 2 - Worksheet

In the second chapter of "Kensuke's Kingdom," the worksheet prompts students to explore various aspects of life at sea through discussion questions. They consider the challenges one might face while living on a yacht, the arrangement of education on such a voyage, and the personal impact of a family confined to a small space. The chapter serves as a catalyst for a range of reading activities, encouraging students to update a timeline of key events, expand their marine vocabulary, analyze characters, and compile a list of animals seen during the voyage. A separate resource provides reading comprehension exercises to deepen their understanding of the text.

Writing opportunities stem from the narrative, with tasks such as researching and planning a report on marine life observed by the protagonist, creating a weekly timetable for the character's lessons, and composing letters to a relative describing the maritime lifestyle. The worksheet also suggests cross-curricular activities, linking the story to science topics from animal biology to evolution, and incorporating computing, history, and geography through creative projects like blogging, video creation, and map work. Additionally, students can engage with maths through navigational concepts, art by sketching scenes inspired by famous paintings, music by learning sea shanties, and physical education with swimming. The worksheet encourages exploration of religious support in times of trouble, as well as personal, social, and health education topics such as resilience, friendship, cooperation, teamwork, and mental health awareness.